Following completion of Chapter 4, students should be able to:

1. Describe the main components of a septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system.
2. Describe the main components of a grinder pump system.
3. Operate and maintain a STEP system.
4. Operate and maintain grinder pump (GP) systems.
5. Troubleshoot septic tank effluent pump and grinder pump system problems.
6. Develop a maintenance program for your system.
7. Safely perform your duties.

The purpose of this chapter is to teach operators how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot septic tanks and septic tank pumping systems, including STEP (septic tank effluent pump) and GP (grinder pump) systems.

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